Anchovy — Salt Cured is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Anchovy — Salt Cured — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
25%
Sodium
100%
Potassium
27%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Anchovy — Salt Cured

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
210 kcal
Protein
29.0 g
Carbs
0.0 g
Fat
10.0 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
252 mg
25% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
3668 mg
100% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
544 mg
27% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Anchovy — Salt Cured contains levels that significantly exceed CKD-friendly thresholds. Avoid this food regularly. If you must eat it (e.g., on a special occasion), keep portions tiny and adjust the rest of your day accordingly.

Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian — individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

Source & Notes

Imported from mediterranean-foods. USDA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anchovy — Salt Cured safe for people with kidney disease?
Anchovy — Salt Cured is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 252.0mg phosphorus, 3668.0mg sodium, and 544.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.
How much phosphorus is in Anchovy — Salt Cured?
A 100.0g serving of Anchovy — Salt Cured contains 252mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 25% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Anchovy — Salt Cured?
Per 100.0g serving, Anchovy — Salt Cured provides 3668mg of sodium — about 100% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Anchovy — Salt Cured?
Anchovy — Salt Cured contains 544mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 27% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Anchovy — Salt Cured?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Anchovy — Salt Cured is rated Avoid (Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD), dialysis patients should consult their dietitian before consuming this food. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.

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Last updated: May 24, 2026 · Data source: USDA FoodData Central & KDOQI guidelines